The latest Jose Quintana MLB and fantasy baseball news

Chicago White Sox SP Chris Sale (foot) will not take the mound on opening day, as the team looks to play it safe with him after he fractured a bone in his right foot at the start of spring training. Sale was supposed to be out of action for three weeks after suffering the injury unloading his truck Feb. 27, and he could return to on-field activities around March 21. SPs Jeff Samardzija or Jose Quintana could take the ball in the season opener April 6 against the Kansas City Royals. The White Sox are looking at April 12 as Sale's potential season debut.

Fantasy Tip: Despite Sale's spring injury, he remains in fantasy ace territory, and he'll basically be missing just one start, unless he suffers a setback when he returns to action in spring training. You could see Sale's price drop a tad in upcoming drafts. If that's the case, make sure to pounce on his newfound value.

Chicago White Sox SP Jose Quintana allowed just one earned run, seven hits and two walks over seven innings Wednesday, July 23, against the Kansas City Royals, but he was unable to pick up a win. He also struck out three batters in the no-decision. Quintana is 0-5 in 11 career starts against the Royals.

Chicago White Sox SP Jose Quintana has two team options as part of his five-year, $26.5 million deal, and the total value of the deal could be worth $48.5 million. He'll make $850,000 this year, $3.4 million in 2015, $5.4 million in 2016, $7 million in 2017 and $8.85 million in 2018. The team has an option for the 2019 season at $10.5 million and one in 2020 for $11.5 million. Quintana will receive a $1 million buyout if either option is declined.

Chicago White Sox SP Jose Quintana did not record an out in his Cactus League spring outing Tuesday, March 18, against the Oakland Athletics, allowing nine earned runs, seven hits and two walks. However, manager Robin Ventura said Quintana's velocity was not down, and he "just looks a little flat." Quintana threw more innings in a simulated game in the bullpen, and he said health isn't an issue for his awful performance. "I feel real good," Quintana said. "My arm and ankle is good. I'll be good. I'll be fine when the season starts. I feel bad for this day. Continue to be working and I'll be ready."